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The Press Wed Pec CIS Tree can be dangerous Christmas fire safety tips For most Canadian families the season t complete without a Christmas tree well covered with a tractive decorations and bright lights The tradition of Illuminating Christmas trees dates back to Germany over winkling stars that he put candles on his Christmas trees to illustrate splendor to his family Now electric lights replaced the flickering candle Dame but decorated trees still must be properly cared for so they II not be a ire hazard It is also suggested this year In the interest of con serving energy that Christmas trees and outdoor decorating should be lighted after and for a short duration of time each night First concern Safety should be the fore concern when purchasing and installing your decorations this season says Robert Price electrical Inspection super intendent In Ontario Hydro Centra Region To ensure a safe and happy holiday unmarred by the dangers of fire Mr Price recommends the following Chrl safety suggestions 1 When purchasing decorative lighting sets and electrical appliances be sure they bear the Canadian Standards Association seal of approval The large C enclosing the letters SA means that your purchases have passed the severe ap- teats of CSA which vo been established for your protection Store the tree In a cool place until you put It up 3 Keep It in a waterfilled container A Do not block an exit with the tree Make sure that all or naments and things like cotton batting placed at the base of the tree are fireproof and that circuits t overloaded with holiday lights Check both indoor and outdoor tree lighting equipment for frayed wires cracked or brittle Insulation broken lamp sockets or damaged plugs Throw away or replace deteriorated lighting sets If a fuse blows check first for defects in the lighting sets If the trouble persists call an electrical contractor Tor assistance fl Turn off the lights when you go out or leave the room Never use electric lights on metal Christmas trees and keep metal Icicles away from lighting sets Manufacturers In on lighting equipment should be followed carefully The safety features built into them may be nullified by careless or proper handling 11 Take down the tree as quickly as possible when the season is over and store all lights In a dry place Outdoor sets should also be put away as the wiring deteriorates quickly from summer sun and heat 12 When you purchase new appliances or electrical toys as each device for the CSA mark of approval These few safety tips from Ontario Hydro will assure that you do have a truly Merry Christmas Christmas Dinner trt The Good Old Days How many people today could manage such a menu as this one Here It is right out of the diary of a Dixie plantation owner We had for dinner oyster soup besides boiled mutton ham boned turkey wild ducks partridges plum pudding dy sherry and Madeira And what gourmet cook would care to cope with this one It was served to hearty eating miners In the Rockies in ISM After and pork which were conventional openers the menu went on to elk ante lope buffalo smothered and grizzly bear a la mode In addition there was Black Mountain squirrel prairie dog and mountain rata with swans cranes and quail the whole lot accompanied by wines JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM About time Caesar Augustus the Roman Emperor decreed that a census should be taken throughout the nation This census was taken when Quinnius was governor of Syria Everyone was required to return to his ancestral home for this registration And because Joseph was a member of the royal line he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea King David ancient home journeying there from the Galilean village of Naza reth He took with him Mary his who was obviously pregnant by this time And while they were there the time came for her baby to be born and she gave birth to her first child a son She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the village inn Luke 1 From The Living Bible He titular America the lovo He taught the world II every heart as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour RICHS SERVICE CENTRE Greetings far a Merry Christmas wharmr you may be With appreciation for allowing us to you Christinas wishes and perennial thanks to all our hue patrons and May joy brighten and fill your homes Merry Christmas Pearly Jack and Grace Caroline Nurseries